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The state of play in the accounting M&A market

It’s been a turbulent year for the accounting profession and it has been no different in the accounting M&A space. But...

29 January 2021 • By Robyn Tongol

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ASIC sounds warning around high-yield bond scams

The corporate regulator has warned of a rise in scammers targeting Australian investors by pretending to be associated...

29 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Unreasonable onus’: Accountants push back against proposed registration...

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28 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Unconscious bias can impact accounting profession in the long term’

Unconscious bias at both a grassroots and leadership level can gradually erode a firm’s success, and should be...

27 January 2021 • By Tony Zhang

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EY targets net zero by 2025

The big four firm has committed to cutting business travel emissions by more than a third and ensure its offices rely...

26 January 2021 • By Reporter

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One-off travel agent grant sees $33m paid out

Travel agents hurt by border closures and the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 are being encouraged to apply for a...

25 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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50,000 Aussies back in work as unemployment falls to 6.6%

Australia has added 50,000 new jobs for the month of December, with the unemployment rate falling from 6.8 per cent in...

22 January 2021 • By Cameron Micallef

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Adviser body calls for new ASIC advice unit

The corporate regulator should establish a specialist advice unit to provide case-by-case rulings on compliance...

22 January 2021 • By Sarah Kendell